The mystery is where do the raccoons go when they aren’t invading my compost heap?
I’ve seen them meandering across my back yard at dusk and the next morning find their teeth marks on the watermelon rinds, but it’s not like I live in the forest.
In one of my reference books it says that raccoons often make their homes in hollow trees. It also mentions that they’re solitary and need about 4 acres to themselves. Hmm, maybe the neighborhood raccoon finds my yard particularly delectable- could she think I’m actually feeding her?
I guess technically I am. But I certainly don’t mind and it always makes me smile to see those little signs in our watermelon rinds.